Job Number: 2024-15
Classification: Technical Specialist
Closes: Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 11:59 p.m.
Development & Public Works: Operations Division
SEIU Represented
Non-exempt, Full Benefits
*Benefit enrolled employees and dependents have access to a FREE, on-site health and wellness center.
**Position includes generous medical package to include $1,200 health reimbursement account, sick leave, vacation, holidays, gym membership, and participation in Oregon Public Employee’s Retirement (PERS).Grades: B23-B24 (Traffic Engineering Technician II/ III)
B23: $25.51- $35.71/ hour ($53,063- $74,287 annual), B24: $28.06- $39.29 ($58,368- $81,715 annual), Salary dependent on qualifications and based on State of Oregon defined bona fide factors in accordance with Oregon’s Pay Equity Act.

* The City is currently in a market review of wages.

Position Overview:
The City of Springfield is seeking a Traffic Engineering Technician to conduct field studies to determine traffic volume, speed, effectiveness of signals, adequacy of lighting, and other factors influencing traffic conditions.  This position designs and inspects traffic related projects and operates traffic systems (under direction of a Traffic Engineer).

If you would like to learn more about these positions, please click here:  

https://springfield-or.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Traffic-Engineering-Tech-1.pdf (Download PDF reader)

Minimum Qualifications:
The City will consider any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications.
•    Associate degree or two-year technical certificate in engineering or related field, and;
•    3-5 years of experience in traffic engineering, transportation planning, or related experience (Traffic Engineering Technician II: B23 grade)
•    5 or more years of advanced level experience performing more technically challenging duties (ex: programming hardware and software to support traffic signals, streetlights, and traffic communication systems, designing/ drafting traffic system plans, etc.) (Traffic Engineering Technician III: B24 grade)

Licensing/Certifications:
•     Valid Driver’s License in the State of Oregon at time of appointment

The following are not required at time of hire, but within time frame designated:
•    Traffic Signal Inspector Certification (within one year of hire)
•    International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) certifications to include:
1.    Work Zone Certification (within one year)
2.    Signs and Markings Certification (within one year of hire/appointment to Technician III)
3.    Traffic Signals, and Roadway Lighting Certification (within three years of hire/appointment to Technician III)

Selection and Interview Process:
Top candidates will be invited to interview.

As a part of our selection process, it will be necessary for candidates to provide the names and email addresses of up to five professional references (including two managers) that can provide information on work performance.  To avoid any delay in the process, we ask candidates to start gathering reference information now (name, email address, contact info and time period you worked together).  Additional information regarding reference checking will be emailed to candidates at a later date through the SkillSurvey Pre-Hire 360 system.

The selection process will include: reference checks and criminal background check.

All testing and selection processes will be done in accordance with the Oregon Veteran’s Preference in Public Employment Law.

Please do not indicate ‘See Resume’ in the ‘Work Experience’ part of the application. The information you provide in the application ‘Work Experience’ and ‘Job Duties’ will be used to determine if you will proceed to the next phase in the selection process.  Information related to education and experience must be verifiable on your application to be given credit.

NOTE: This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

The City of Springfield is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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